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An Ode to Pee

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Graham (and Frances) keep Woolly Mammoth
in ‘the other island’
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I’m back on Play d’eau and all is well with life. Very well.

Woolly Mammoth

Having followed my time in hospital for a rebuild of my prostate last week, our dear friends, Graham and Frances of Woolly Mammoth have penned an ‘Ode to Pee’.

It’s brilliant!

Ode to Pee

We thought we’d write this little verse, now you’ve seen the Doc and Nurse;
And they’ve unclogged your blocked up drain, enabling you to Pee again.

We also thought it would be nice, to give a bit of our advice
‘Cause you’re not used to good full flow, whenever you may want to go.

When you’re next having a great time, stand up and shout, I WANT MORE WINE;
Your tank will fill so just take care, that you don’t Pee it everywhere.

When you are full we recommend, that you yourself can just pretend
On your next visit to the Loo, stand back, take aim like firemen do.

Please don’t mind our little tease, we just want you to be at ease;
It’s wonderful now you can Wee, all we can do is shout YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEE……..

Woolly Mammoth

Piers
from the Pilot house of
Play d’eau
Fleming 55
Beaucette Marina

Living aboard Play d'eau

Prostate operation

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Princess Elizabeth Hospital
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Many of you will know that almost a decade ago, I was found to have prostate cancer.

Least aggressive

Thankfully, the cancer was ‘micro’ and of the least aggressive type flavour.

The consultant recommended a ‘watch and pounce’ approach with six monthly PSA checks. These checks have stayed constant and have raised no cause for concern.

Benign enlargement

The nuisance was that a few years ago, the prostate began to swell causing difficulty in peeing. Investigation found this to be caused by ‘benign’ swelling (benign prostatic hyperplasia – BPH) of the prostate which is reasonably common in men as they age.

Initially, I was put on the drug Tamulosin to relax the prostate. This worked for a period of time, but as its effectiveness declined another drug was prescribed called Finasteride.

This was simply horrid. At first there was intense itching. Then man-boobs started appearing. As the itching worsened, HoLep surgery was recommended.

HoLep

On 27 November 2012, I was admitted to the Circle Hospital, Berkshire, where I had a HoLep operation.

But after a year, peeing became difficult again. Having moved to Guernsey I met with the Island’s Urologist, Mr Owen Cole, of the Medical Specialist Group.

An MRI was conducted which was found to be clear. However, it showed that 30% by volume of the prostate was scar tissue caused by the HoLep.

Princess Elizabeth Hospital

So today I’m off to the Princess Elizabeth Hospital to have a TURP. It’s recommended to stay for three days.

Thankfully my private insurance covers this and provides two main benefits: the urologist’s mobile number, and the Chef.

The Chef

Apparently, Chef will come and take orders for what I’d like to eat. And if it’s not on the à la Carte menu, he’ll secure the ingredients and cook it for me.

Result!

Somehow, I feel masses amounts of scallops to be the order of my stay in hospital.

Piers
Sick Bay
Play d’eau
Fleming 55
Beaucette Marina